by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of South Carolina-Columbia highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #255 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 255 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in South Carolina | 3 of 17 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 208 |
| Certificate | 12 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This visual & performing arts field at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 95 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 85 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 59 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 17 |
| Dance | 13 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 208 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at University of South Carolina-Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,066 a year. This is below $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,583 in student loans. This is above $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Learn more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 12 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
